Episodes

Visual Storytelling — In this episode of Good Stories Podcast, we sit down with Gary Hopf, co-founder of Tigatu, to explore modern storytelling through video, photography, and branded clothing. Gary’s work spans extreme sport...

In this episode, we jump into the bizarre yet insightful thinking of G.K. Chesterton with The Napoleon of Notting Hill . This one is sharp, funny, and even prophetic as it was published in 1904 but tells the story of 1984 Lon...

A village with traditions, a Master Cook who makes a great cake, and the gift of Faery This story watches decades go by in a small town that appreciates good food and traditions. And then on a day of days, one boy unwittingly...

An old tale centered around King Arthur and Camelot in its prime. Chivalry, chastity, honor, purity, courage, magic - this one has it all.

This episode is the original adventure to the Neverland—a place where make believe becomes real. And while everyone else eventually grows up, Peter Pan never does. This book was a delightful surprise as it's like the Peter Pa...

Continuing from last week -- the group splits apart -- and so does the story. The second half of the Eye of the World deepens our sense of wonder and adventure as new dangers arise and legends walk. Amazing worldbuilding cont...

This week we begin the amazing epic tale of The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan -- The Eye of the World . The Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills… and this is just the beginning. Interested in all our stuff? Check out our Patreon ...

This week we welcome the New Year with stories of endings and beginnings -- with Robert Burns’ familiar song Auld Lang Syne and Tolkien’s creation story, the Ainulindalë . Join us as we talk through music, memories, and the h...

A Christmas time episode filled with James Herriot’s Christmas Day stories, along with some favorite traditions. And the announcement of our giveaway winner! Merry Christmas!

You can still join our Christmas 2025 Giveaway here: https://forms.gle/Toh9oZNjd4z9t76JA In this episode, we explore the wonderful story of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol —a timeless tale that shows how Christmas can soften heart...

Enter our Christmas 2025 Giveaway here . We'll announce the winner on 12/23! Today’s episode is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson. A bunch of troubled kids, a messy church pageant, and a beautiful reminder o...

Join our Christmas 2025 Giveaway! Here's the link to enter: https://forms.gle/cegfhpT3eZhguqNe7 The winner will be announced just before Christmas! Today’s story is Phantastes by George MacDonald—a wonderful tale of a young m...

https://www.pintswithjack.com/reading-day/year-3/ In this special episode, we celebrate C. S. Lewis Reading Day 2025 by looking at Lewis' family and close relationships. He had a profound bond with his brother Warnie, showed ...

Happy Thanksgiving everybody! In this episode, we explore Michael Crichton’s Timeline —a fast, clever blend of historical detail, quantum theory, and medieval adventure. We walk through it as modern day turns into 14-century ...

We meet young Horatio Hornblower as he begins his career in the Royal Navy as a midshipman. The entire Hornblower series offers a masterful depiction of life at sea during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars and this is...

Roverandom is an endearing adventure story — created by JRR Tolkien to comfort his young son who lost his toy dog on a seaside holiday. Out of that small heartbreak came a fun and exciting tale of a little puppy who gets mixe...

Trace the winding road of The Pilgrim’s Regress —C.S. Lewis’s first major work after his conversion to Christianity. Written in 1933, it’s a challenging book, rich with philosophy, symbols, and reflections on the modern searc...

Wrapping up our Halloween series with a Monster MASHup (Yes, a nod to the song.) This episode dives into the backstories of some of the most famous monsters - like Frankenstein, Dracula, Jekyll and Hyde, the Headless Horseman...

Join us as we walk through some Halloween Tales to celebrate this season of mystery and imagination. In this Halloween special, we tell three seasonal stories that have shaped the spirit of October itself: The Masque of the R...

Ten guests. One island. Agatha Christie’s most famous mystery unfolds in chilling perfection. Join us as we talk through the best selling mystery ever written — And Then There Were None. Join our Patreon for more: http://patr...

This week’s story takes us into the world of The Wind in the Willows —where the seasons keep shifting, and both new and old friends are never far away. Through it all, the river moves steadily on, carrying its stories down to...

Join us today for The Light Princess —a beautiful fairy tale by the great George MacDonald. It's playful and sweet, combing creativity and wit and profound truths with a charming story that's accessible to everyone.

This is a richly layered novel that moves between past and present and across generations. It's a mysterious blend of secrets, family history, and beautifully drawn characters, Join us as we talk through a story of memory, an...

Merlin—the wizard, prophet and so much more! In this sampler, we talk about some of his most memorable tales: from wild beginnings to wise counsellor. He was part of court intrigue and legendary adventure, culminating with th...